By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
In order to set the record straight and avoid anything that might likely cause a clog in the wheel of progress in the running of the Edo Civil Society Organisations(EDOCSO), the group at its General Assembly, which is the highest decision making organ of the coalition, made some amendments in its constitution and adopted same.
The amendment was done on June 8, 2024.
Newstracktoday reports that the sections amended in the constitution according to the group, include article 2 which deals with the name of the coalition, article 10 subsection 7 talks about membership and dis-membership, article 21 highlights operations of The Extended Council (TEC), article 25 reviews conduct of election which consensus was now a mode of election was added.
Newstracktoday also reports that the group wants to dwell more on competency, capacity and sagacity of who becomes the leader of the association rather than paper qualifications, thus believes that a consensus will best serve that purpose better.
Others include article 34; tenure of office, article 37; dues, article 18; office of the executives, article 39; commencement and review of the constitution and article 40; constitution amendment procedure, while article 26 addresses election regulations.
After much deliberations and inputs from members present, Comrade Charles Ojo, however moved for its adoption while Comrade Kingsley Obasuyi seconded it.